Review: SurviveX First Aid Kit
Everybody needs a first aid kit. But what exactly do you need in it? By Leon Pantenburg “First aid – caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care—is an important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout can provide immediate…
Dedicated Proxies for the Modern Outdoors: A Practical Look
What happens if you’re in the outdoor and tourism industries and want to sell gear and lead tours while far from civilization? The internet wasn’t really designed with this lifestyle in mind. Solve this problem with a dedicated proxy server, perfect for travel outside the home. And what about emergencies?…
Why a 5.11 Tactical Pant is the Best Choice in Survival Clothing
Dressing for success in survival situations depends on a lot of things that may be out of your control – things you should be prepared for. Your style of pants can be a fundamental part of surviving the what most don’t expect to happen. In this article I review the…
Five essential gas masks for everyday survivalists | respirator safety
Reliable survival gear is not about preparing for a cinematic apocalypse but rather about managing real-world risks like wildfire smoke, industrial accidents, or urban chemical spills. by Ethan Caldwell Think Camp Fire at Paradise Valley, California 2018. The Camp Fire caused 85 fatalities, displaced more than 50,000 people and destroyed over…
Review | Is the 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant the best choice for tactical pants?
The correct tactical pants can be a critical part of your survival gear. If you’re thinking about investing in a pair, the 5.11 Taclite Pro Pant may be worth considering.
Start your survival kit with the Ten Essentials
You don’t have any wilderness experience, but you want some. So what do you take along to make sure you get back? Start your survival kit with the Ten Essentials
Review: Fenix® PD36R flashlight – maximum light with minimal weight and bulk
Do you really need a tactical light that is also a spotlight? Well, there are many instances, in wilderness and urban situations, where that is just what you need. Check out this compact, powerful light.
Five things to look for in a survival/emergency whistle
by Leon Pantenburg An emergency whistle should be part of your survival gear. Here is what you need to look for. Flashback: The Titanic, 1997, Best Picture, Academy Awards. The ship has gone down, and Kate Winslet is floating on a door in the freezing water. Leonardo DiCaprio has died…
Biomass backpacking stove review: Check out the SilverFire Scout
Looking for a way to cut backpack weight? Or a practical stove for an emergency kit? A biomass stove might be what you need, and here is one worth considering.
Don’t be left in the dark! What you need for lighting during a power blackout
Don’t be left in the dark during a power outage! Here are some suggestions to keep your home well lighted.
